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What is the description of the Prophet's Companions in the Torah?
What is the description of the Prophet's Companions in the Torah?
- They are described as warriors
- They are described as scholars
- They are described as traders
- Their marks are on their faces, traced by prostration (correct)
How are the Prophet Muhammad's Companions described in the Gospel?
How are the Prophet Muhammad's Companions described in the Gospel?
- Like a solid rock
- Like a seed that has sprouted its shoot (correct)
- Like a flowing river
- Like a fully grown tree
What does the word 'shoot' in the verse imply?
What does the word 'shoot' in the verse imply?
- The spiritual enlightenment of the Companions
- The emergence of a material structure from beneath the surface (correct)
- The physical strength of the Companions
- The intellectual growth of the Companions
What is the significance of the word 'shat’a' (shoot) in the verse?
What is the significance of the word 'shat’a' (shoot) in the verse?
What is the main focus of the Torah and Gospel in describing the Prophet's Companions?
What is the main focus of the Torah and Gospel in describing the Prophet's Companions?
What does the parable of 'like a seed' in the Gospel emphasize about the Companions?
What does the parable of 'like a seed' in the Gospel emphasize about the Companions?
What was the emphasis of the parable of the 'growing seed' in the Gospel?
What was the emphasis of the parable of the 'growing seed' in the Gospel?
What was Jesus' mission according to the text?
What was Jesus' mission according to the text?
How did Prophet Muhammad adapt truths from previous religions according to the text?
How did Prophet Muhammad adapt truths from previous religions according to the text?
What did the verse in Sūratu’n-Najm (The Star) describe?
What did the verse in Sūratu’n-Najm (The Star) describe?
What was the result of the Prophet's observation of Divine manifestations according to the text?
What was the result of the Prophet's observation of Divine manifestations according to the text?
What was the Prophet's unique ability according to the text?
What was the Prophet's unique ability according to the text?
What is the purpose of God swearing by various elements in the Qur’ān?
What is the purpose of God swearing by various elements in the Qur’ān?
What is the interpretation of the oath by a star rising and going down in Sūratu’n-Najm?
What is the interpretation of the oath by a star rising and going down in Sūratu’n-Najm?
Why is Mount Sinai honored with an oath in the Qur’ān?
Why is Mount Sinai honored with an oath in the Qur’ān?
What does the oath by the locations of the stars draw attention to?
What does the oath by the locations of the stars draw attention to?
How are the stars significant to humanity according to the text?
How are the stars significant to humanity according to the text?
What is the deep connection between the oaths in the Qur’ān and the subject matter of the verses?
What is the deep connection between the oaths in the Qur’ān and the subject matter of the verses?
What is the interpretation of the verse 'Indeed, he saw (one or some among) the supreme signs of His Lord' in Sūratu'n-Najm?
What is the interpretation of the verse 'Indeed, he saw (one or some among) the supreme signs of His Lord' in Sūratu'n-Najm?
What did Prophet Muhammad's observation during his Ascension allow him to witness?
What did Prophet Muhammad's observation during his Ascension allow him to witness?
What is the significance of the verse 'He is the Lord of the two easts and the Lord of the two wests'?
What is the significance of the verse 'He is the Lord of the two easts and the Lord of the two wests'?
What did Prophet Muhammad hear at the point beyond time and space during his miraculous travel?
What did Prophet Muhammad hear at the point beyond time and space during his miraculous travel?
What was the nature of Prophet Muhammad's observation during his Ascension?
What was the nature of Prophet Muhammad's observation during his Ascension?
What do the movements of the earth in the solar system and the sun in the Milky Way remind people of?
What do the movements of the earth in the solar system and the sun in the Milky Way remind people of?
What does the Qur’ān emphasize about the position of the solar system and the universe?
What does the Qur’ān emphasize about the position of the solar system and the universe?
What is the significance of the stars' positions according to the text?
What is the significance of the stars' positions according to the text?
What is the role of the Qur’ān in relation to the comprehension of the universe according to the text?
What is the role of the Qur’ān in relation to the comprehension of the universe according to the text?
What does the Qur’ān enable humans to do according to the text?
What does the Qur’ān enable humans to do according to the text?
What is the significance of the exact calculation of the sun and the moon according to the text?
What is the significance of the exact calculation of the sun and the moon according to the text?
What does the disposal of the eternally All-Powerful One reflect according to the text?
What does the disposal of the eternally All-Powerful One reflect according to the text?
What is the behavior of hypocrites and unbelievers according to the text?
What is the behavior of hypocrites and unbelievers according to the text?
What is the aim of hypocrites and unbelievers when they talk about religion and religious life positively?
What is the aim of hypocrites and unbelievers when they talk about religion and religious life positively?
How should believers behave towards satanic unbelievers and hypocrites according to the text?
How should believers behave towards satanic unbelievers and hypocrites according to the text?
What do hypocrites and unbelievers believe in according to the text?
What do hypocrites and unbelievers believe in according to the text?
What does the text suggest about the trust in hypocrites and unbelievers?
What does the text suggest about the trust in hypocrites and unbelievers?
What is the attitude of hypocrites and unbelievers when they are unable to harm believers?
What is the attitude of hypocrites and unbelievers when they are unable to harm believers?
What does the verse from Sūratu’t-Talaq emphasize?
What does the verse from Sūratu’t-Talaq emphasize?
What does the text highlight about human actions?
What does the text highlight about human actions?
What is emphasized as a means to be saved from difficulties and rewarded with blessings?
What is emphasized as a means to be saved from difficulties and rewarded with blessings?
What is the overall focus of the text?
What is the overall focus of the text?
What is the concept illustrated by the expression 'a way out (of difficulty)'?
What is the concept illustrated by the expression 'a way out (of difficulty)'?
What does the verse from Sūratu’t-Tahrīm discuss?
What does the verse from Sūratu’t-Tahrīm discuss?
What does the Qur'an emphasize about the betrayal of Lot's wife and Noah's wife?
What does the Qur'an emphasize about the betrayal of Lot's wife and Noah's wife?
What is the significance of the verse 'O. Would that I had power to resist you' in relation to Prophet Lot?
What is the significance of the verse 'O. Would that I had power to resist you' in relation to Prophet Lot?
What does the Qur'an describe the jinn's opinion of the Qur'an as?
What does the Qur'an describe the jinn's opinion of the Qur'an as?
What does the Qur'an's impact on the jinn emphasize?
What does the Qur'an's impact on the jinn emphasize?
What is the significance of the Qur'an's impact on beings beyond humankind?
What is the significance of the Qur'an's impact on beings beyond humankind?
What is the view of the jinn who had insight into truths beyond material existence on the Qur'an?
What is the view of the jinn who had insight into truths beyond material existence on the Qur'an?
What was the purpose of revealing Sūratu’d-Duhā during a distressing period for Prophet Muhammad?
What was the purpose of revealing Sūratu’d-Duhā during a distressing period for Prophet Muhammad?
What did the Quranic verse Al-A’lā 87:9 emphasize?
What did the Quranic verse Al-A’lā 87:9 emphasize?
What was the message of reassurance in the verse Ad-Duhā 93:3–4 to Prophet Muhammad?
What was the message of reassurance in the verse Ad-Duhā 93:3–4 to Prophet Muhammad?
What was the warning given in Al-Māedah 5:67?
What was the warning given in Al-Māedah 5:67?
What did the revelation of Sūratu’d-Duhā serve to do for Prophet Muhammad?
What did the revelation of Sūratu’d-Duhā serve to do for Prophet Muhammad?
What was emphasized in Al-Qasas 28:56?
What was emphasized in Al-Qasas 28:56?
What is the physical appearance of hypocrites as described in the Qur'an?
What is the physical appearance of hypocrites as described in the Qur'an?
How do hypocrites behave towards believers according to the Qur'an?
How do hypocrites behave towards believers according to the Qur'an?
What is the attitude of hypocrites towards sincere actions?
What is the attitude of hypocrites towards sincere actions?
How does the Qur'an warn believers about hypocrites?
How does the Qur'an warn believers about hypocrites?
What is the ultimate fate of hypocrites as warned in the Qur'an?
What is the ultimate fate of hypocrites as warned in the Qur'an?
Who are some of the well-dressed and impressive representatives of hypocrisy mentioned in the Qur'an?
Who are some of the well-dressed and impressive representatives of hypocrisy mentioned in the Qur'an?
Study Notes
Divine Order and Harmony in the Universe
- The present position of the solar system and the universe is the result of countless conditions and their cooperation according to extremely sensitive measures.
- The cooperation between the earth and sky is maintained by Divine Power, as stated in the Qur’ān.
- The stars are in their proper places, with a magnificent and perfect order, accord, and harmony, reflecting God's quality of ar-Rahmān (the All-Merciful).
- The Qur’ān enlightens the comprehension of the universe and the instances of wisdom in it, providing understanding and saving from bewilderment and horror.
- The Qur’ān helps in comprehending existence and detecting bright tunnels leading to the realms beyond, even through the black holes in the sky.
- The All-Merciful God has created humans and taught them speech, enabling them to understand and teach the deep meanings and intricacies of the universe.
- "The sun and the moon are by an exact calculation (of the All-Merciful)" (Ar-Rahmān 55:5), showing a manifestation of God’s Mercifulness in their formation, functions, and positions.
- The sun and the moon have been placed in locations with such exact, delicate, and precise calculation, displaying a magnificent Will-power.
- Divine Mercy has established this order with the most exact calculations, preventing devastation and loss among the objects colliding with each other.
- Even though some meteors occasionally fall down to earth, none of them has ever caused a serious problem.
- The universe and the laws of attraction and repulsion between celestial bodies reflect the disposal of the eternally All-Powerful One.
- The Qur’ān guides in comprehending the meaning of everything in the universe, providing a best pattern and summary of creation.
Characteristics of Hypocrites in the Qur'an
- The Qur'an describes the physical and character traits of hypocrites in Sūratu’l-Munāfiqūn (The Hypocrites).
- Hypocrites maintain an impressive outward appearance and posture only for effect.
- They are articulate and fluent in expressing themselves, charming people with their eloquent speech and writings.
- Despite their impressive outward appearance, hypocrites are like wood blocks propped up and draped over in attractive cloaks, with hardened hearts.
- Hypocrites assume that every shout is against them, living in continuous zigzags and posing as believers outwardly while their hearts are closed to the truth.
- They are hard-hearted enemies of believers and disguise their ill-intentions, making it difficult to know when and how they will act.
- Believers must beware of hypocrites as they can harm at any opportunity and often disguise their actions as favors to society.
- The leading representatives of hypocrisy in the Age of Happiness were well-dressed and impressive, such as ‘Abdullah ibn Ubayy ibn Salul, Mughith ibn Qays, and Jad ibn Qays.
- Hypocrites are addicted to fantasizing, speaking pretentiously, and covering their nonsense with ambiguities and mystifications.
- They are adept at deceiving and suspect even the most innocent behavior, considering sincere actions as hostile.
- Hypocrites are the most dangerous enemies of believers, and believers should be cautious against them while maintaining honest and upright behavior.
- Hypocrites are liable to destruction by God, as warned in the Qur'an.
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Explore the divine order and harmony in the universe through this quiz, which delves into the intricate measures and cooperation that have resulted in the present position of the solar system and the universe. Discover how the Qur’ān sheds light on the comprehension of the universe, the instances of wisdom in it, and the manifestations of God’s Mercifulness in celestial bodies. Gain insight into the role of Divine Power in maintaining the cooperation between the earth and sky, and how the Qur’ān provides understanding
